Category Archives: Family
Ben’s Anime Hat
Ben had his new Anime costume show up today. It is a custom fit costume we ordered from China through eBay. The hat is too small, but he likes wearing it. I love my son very much. I am so glad he was smiling when I took this picture.
Kayleigh’s fancy ball gown
Kayleigh went to a fancy high school dance on Saturday. She has been preparing for a month, including renting a beautiful dress (and hooped slip). She was so pretty, and she had lots of safe fun.
My boys going to a meeting
My favorite men are all dressed up to go to LDS General Conference priesthood session. Today has been a good day of conference talks from LDS general authorities. They spent a lot of time today giving advice about how to raise happy children and how to be good parents. I am so grateful that the [...]
Kayleigh’s amazing accomplishment
Kayleigh recently received notice that she has been admitted into the University of Utah’s School of Music program. This is an important accomplishment because it is a very prestigious music program. I am very excited because I am also a student at the University of Utah. I will be able to help Kayleigh out as [...]
Ben’s new viola
Ben has a new viola. He has played it a lot today. Ray and I believe that Ben finds playing his viola quite enjoyable and rewarding, and Ben is getting quite good at playing the viola. Ben is a member of the Utah Youth Symphony, a youth arm of the Utah Symphony. Kayleigh also plays [...]
Ben hanging out
Ben is here relaxing playing a game on his iPod Touch. He had just practiced playing his beautiful viola. He is a very nice young man, and I am very proud of him.
Why are some Moms so mean?
Ben needed bananas so he can do the Bobo skit in LDS seminary tomorrow. I stopped at the Smith’s grocery store in downtown Salt Lake City on my way home tonight to pick up some bananas and other food. I had a long day at the university, but I wanted to stop and pick up [...]
Oscar the laptop cat
Oscar is not normally a snuggly kitty. He does, however, like to sit on my computer; so when I had my computer on my lap tonight, he was there. After Ray took this picture, Oscar settled down to sit on my lap for a good half hour. I finally had to move because my leg [...]
Katie, official study buddy
Katie cat has become an official study buddy. She takes a nap on a blanket next to my desk at home.
Oscar the king
Oscar likes to sit on a chair in our home office while we work and I study. He is a sweet kitty who often insists on having companionship most of the time. I like this, and I enjoy taking care of him. Here is a picture of me rubbing his chin. He is enjoying it and [...]
